Wattle Lane

Wattle Lane is an acclaimed indie-folk duo from Naarm (Melbourne), featuring award-winning songwriter Cate Taylor on voice, guitar, and mandolin, and multi-instrumentalist Amla on flute, violin, and vocals. Their original songs weave stories of people, place, and the environment, balancing contemporary folk with occasional traditional influences. Known for their harmonies, engaging performance style, and audience participation, they have performed at festivals, folk clubs, and regional venues, including the special 50th Maldon Festival. Cate’s accolades include the Roddy Read Song Competition (2022) and ASA songwriting shortlistings (2023–24). Wattle Lane brings heartfelt storytelling and vibrant musicianship to every stage.